The Tower Challenge

Hi all! Yesterday I checked off my C25K 2.1 workout along with another Jillian Michael’s Body Revolution workout. I have such a love hate with that workout but I always finish feeling accomplished and good about myself.

It was a fun day that included going with my friend wine tasting then taking our other friend to lunch at R&D Kitchen before doing a 3 mile hike through the vineyards.This morning, I was up early to take a long hike with my friend. We started out with a 2 mile loop around this lagoon.Then did the Tower Challengehiking to the tower at the top of the hill between 2 cities near us. You go from 254 feet to 874 feet in elevation all uphill for a little over 2.3 miles then back down.My pictures do not do the height justice. My Fit Bit says we climbed 80 floors and hiked 6 miles!Before starting my day, I had 2 scrambled eggs, 2 pieces Trader Joe’s Peppered Turkey Bacon, 1/2 a red banana and a handful of blueberries for 2 sp.Surprisingly, I wasn’t starving post hike. Lunch was the last serving of my Turkey & Black Bean Enchilada Skillet served over lettuce and topped with 0% Greek Yogurt, cilantro and tomatoes.

My entire bowl was only 3 Smartpoints.Dinner was a new Cooking Light recipe for Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. I pretty much followed the recipe using half the oil, no coriander and Harissa for chili paste. I’d definitely tone down the chili to 1-2 Tbsp as 1/4 cup is hot. I could handle it but it made The Husband sweat lol. It totally warms you up from the inside out – perfect on a cold day.

I served it up with Hoisin to add a sweet coolness. I love the depth of flavor in the broth – it’s rich with garlic, ginger, onion, beef and chilies – similar to Pho.

I added up the ingredients for my bowl with 1 cup of noodles and very little beef for 10 SP.15 Daily WWFreestyle Smartpoints, 20K steps

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures with her husband around the world.